The Contracts Manager is responsible for leading and governing the company's contracts at a corporate level, ensuring that all commercial engagements are commercially sound, risk-controlled, and aligned with approved development and investment strategies.
Key responsibilities:
Contracts Governance
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Establish, manage, and continuously improve the company's contractual frameworks, templates, policies, and procedures
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Lead the review and negotiation of commercial terms and conditions for consultants, contractors, operators, and service providers
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Ensure consistent contractual standards, liabilities, and risk allocation across all projects
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Approve contract amendments, variations, and settlements within delegated authority
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Manage commercial negotiations for all contracts throughout its formation stage
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Ensure contracts adequately protect the company's commercial, technical, and financial interests
Tender Management
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Manage end-to-end tender processes for consultants and contractors packages
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Define and manage award criteria, weighting, and scoring for tenders
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Review commercial submissions, and evaluation reports
Contractor & Consultant Pre-Qualification
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Establish and manage the contractors' and consultants' pre-qualification process
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Define assessment criteria
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Construction Management Engineering or a similar discipline
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Minimum of 8 - 12 years of experience in contract management
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Strong knowledge of contract law and compliance regulations
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Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Proficient in contract management software and MS Office applications
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Ability to analyze complex legal documents and provide actionable insights
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Real Estate field experience is preferable
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Fluent in Arabic and English